Dear Mr [surname], Subject: Additional leave for 10 days I will be taking my annual vacation leave of 26 days, approved by Personnel, starting April 2nd. Unfortunately, the serious health condition of my mother requires that I stay with her until she recovers, so I would grateful to you if you would consider my request for an additional 10 days' leave of absence. I will make them up as soon as possible.
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